SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launched into space with 53 Starlink satellites.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 1:19 a.m. from Florida's Cape Canaveral. Thursday's launch was the fifth for this Falcon 9, which last flew just 27 days ago – the quickest turnaround between missions for any SpaceX booster.
After a string of last-minute delays and scrubbed missions, Hawthorne-based SpaceX successfully launched 60 internet satellites into orbit from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10:32 a.m. from Vandenberg on a "ridesharing" mission to carry 64 satellites into orbit. The launch has been postponed three times.
The launch happened just before 4:40 a.m. and was visible from Southern California's coastal areas.
The Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched Thursday morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base after several weather delays.
The launch of a Falcon 9 rocket was delayed again Wednesday due to strong winds around Vandenberg Air Force Base, SpaceX announced.
Southland residents could be treated to another Elon Musk-sponsored light show on Wednesday as Hawthorne-based SpaceX launches a mission from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The Hawthorne-based company is anticipating "being down for about three months – and getting back to flight in the November time frame."
SpaceX successfully launched another cargo mission using its Falcon 9 rocket.
In the clip posted to YouTube, user ajw61185 is seen landing the mini-Falcon-9 replica on a platform in his pool.
The mission marked the third straight time SpaceX succeeded in recovering one of its Falcon 9 rockets on the barge.
SpaceX sent a rocket into space carrying a commercial Japanese communications satellite, then landed the returning rocket on a barge in the Atlantic off Florida's coast Friday.
The mission was aborted just one minute and 40 seconds before launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The latest in a series of U.S.-European satellites designed to detect and measure ocean phenomena like El Nino has reached orbit after launching aboard a SpaceX rocket that will attempt to land its discarded first stage on a floating barge.
Southern California based SpaceX on Monday released a preliminary summary addressing the loss of their Falcon 9 launch vehicle and failure of the CRS-7 mission that occurred in June.
A SpaceX rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station erupted Sunday shortly after liftoff.
After a pair of delays, SpaceX, the space transport company based in Hawthorne, California, successfully launched their Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday, propelling the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) deeper into space than the company had ever ventured before.
Space Exploration Technologies says it has been awarded a contract with Japan's SKY Perfect JSAT Corp. to launch a telecommunications satellite aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in 2015.
SpaceX says it will launch a Thai telecommunications satellite into orbit aboard its Falcon 9 rocket.
The CVS was located at 3049 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Police said that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
The CVS was located at 3049 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
Police said that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for selling a lethal dose of fentanyl.
A stolen vehicle pursuit ended after the suspect crashed into another car in Victorville.
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for selling a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Private First-Class Tanner F. Rubio was inside a tactical vehicle when a mishap occurred during routine training.
The man quickly grabbed a ladder and helped his wife, 11-year-old son and an elderly woman to safety.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
A pair of earthquakes shook parts of Riverside County, near Idyllwild, on Thanksgiving Day.
Police said that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
A stolen vehicle pursuit ended after the suspect crashed into another car in Victorville.
The Thoroughbred holiday lights show in Rancho Cucamonga will be drive-thru only beginning on Friday.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Tyler Bilodeau scored 20 of his 21 points in the second half and UCLA held on to win the Big Ten Conference opener with an 82-80 win over Washington after leading by 16 with less than five minutes to play.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
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A Riverside County man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for selling a lethal dose of fentanyl.
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program. Zach Boetto reports.
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Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
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